Things to do in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is a vibrant, pulsing gathering of diverse groups of people, all living in an area known for its great quality of life and many things to do. Whether it's theater, shopping, outdoor recreation, dining, or museums, Minneapolis has the best of it.
Minneapolis is known as "The City of Lakes." Famous for its beautiful chain of lakes and annual summertime Aquatennial festival, the city also boasts a thriving downtown with a world-class theater district. Remember that scene at the beginning of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," when Mary flings her hat into the air with careless abandon? That took place on Nicollet Mall, the bustling shopping corridor that runs parallel to the Hennepin Avenue theater district. From its grubby, tough beginnings as a lumber and grain mill town, Minneapolis has changed into the Crystal City.
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel is located in charming Minnetonka, just eight miles west of downtown Minneapolis. We're known for our natural scenery, popular Lake Minnetonka and great location.
| SHOPPING | |
| Ridgedale Center | Just across the street |
| Shoppes at Arbor Lakes | 12.9 miles |
| Mall of America | 15.0 miles |
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THEATRES |
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| State Orpheum Theatre | 8.16 miles |
| Orchestra Hall | 8.5 miles |
| Guthrie Theatre | 9.6 miles |
| Old Log Dinner Theatre | 12 miles |
| Chanhassen Dinner Theatre | 14.9 miles |
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GYMS |
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| Ridgedale Branch YMCA | Right next door |
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CONVENTION CENTERS |
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| Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 8.0 miles |
| Target Center | 8.4 miles |
| Minneapolis Convention Center | 8.6 miles |
| Xcel Energy Center | 20.0 miles |
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ATTRACTIONS |
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| Brookview Golf Course | 4.0 miles |
| Lake Minnetonka | 5.0 miles |
| Walker Art Center | 7.6 miles |
| Queen of Excelsior Cruise | 11.3 miles |
| Valleyfair Amusement Park | 12.0 miles |
| Nickelodean Universe | 12.0 miles |
| Science Museum | 18.0 miles |
| Canterbury Park Horse Racing | 24.0 miles |
| Minnesota Zoo | 26.6 miles |
| Mystic Lake Casino | 27.0 miles |

